Security and Hacking
The Security and Hacking courses give students practical experience using security tools on Linux and Windows systems. Courses expand students’ knowledge of information security, which will provide them with the principles, technologies and practices to secure computers and networks. Students will gain skills necessary to protect systems and organizations from cyber vulnerabilities and risks.
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Program Description
Additionally, the courses provide the skills needed to monitor, detect, investigate, analyze and respond to cyber events to protect systems and organizations from the risks, threats, and vulnerabilities by providing students with the tools and methods attackers use and how to defend against such attacks.
The Certificate in Security and Hacking is a great way to jump-start your career. You may choose from online and on-campus course-delivery options. This flexibility allows you to complete coursework at your convenience and on your schedule.
Course List
CIS 107 Linux Fundamentals
Credits: 3
Typically Offered: FALLSPR
This course introduces students to the Linux operating system. It provides practical skills using command line utilities, managing processes and file systems, as well as installing and maintaining software. In addition to gaining practical Linux experience, this course helps to prepare students for the CompTIA Linux+ certification exams.
CIS 147 Principles of Information Security
Credits: 3
Typically Offered: FALLSPR
This course introduces students to the field of information security. Topics covered include basic security principles, terminology, legal and ethical issues, as well as examining security from business and personal perspectives.
CIS 255 Computer and Network Security
Credits: 3
Prerequisite:
CIS 147 or instructor approval.
Typically Offered: SPRING
This course introduces students to technologies and practices used to secure computers and networks. Topics covered include cryptography, secure authentication, logging, device security, and other aspects of enterprise security. Extensive networking and operating system knowledge is recommended. In addition to gaining practical security experience, this course helps to prepare students for the CompTIA Security+ certification.
CIS 274 Cybersecurity Operations
Credits: 3
Prerequisites:
CIS 147 or instructor approval.
Typically Offered: FALL
This course teaches core security skills needed for monitoring, detecting, investigating, analyzing and responding to security events, thereby protecting systems and organizations from cybersecurity risks, threats and vulnerabilities.
CIS 275 Immersive Cybersecurity Concepts
Credits: 3
In this course, students learn to implement a variety of tools, technologies, and techniques to defend an IT infrastructure. Role-based scenarios and challenges will be presented, allowing students to practice and apply their cybersecurity defense skills. Prerequisites: CIS 255 and CIS 274.
CIS 282 Ethical Hacking and Network Defense
Credits: 3
Prerequisite: CIS 255 or instructor approval.
Typically Offered: SPRING
This course provides experience securing computer network resources. The tools and methodologies attackers use will be examined, as well as defenses against them.